Swimming pools come in two basic styles and today we want to talk about how to be safe in an above ground pool. Here are the two pool options you can consider:
- Above ground
- In ground
Not everyone wants to make the commitment to an inground swimming pool — especially if you’re like a lot of families who move every seven years. An above ground pool makes sense for some families and if you’re in the market for a pool, let’s talk about above ground pools in Memphis, Tennessee. The swimming pool contractors from Advanced Pools in Memphis, TN don’t typically install above ground pools, but they can be hired to help if you need it.
The installation of an above ground pool can be a DIY for a person who is at the upper level of the DIY scale! No matter whether you do it yourself or hire a pool contractor to help with your above ground pool, here are some unique safety tips to consider.
How to be safe in an above ground pool
Ask a pool contractor for other safety tips.
- Pools are required to be fenced. The rules and regulations may vary by municipality, but you will want a fence around the pool For above ground pools you can install a fence at the top of the rim of the pool itself or you can have a pool safety fence erected around the entire pool space.
- Above ground pools typically have gated stairs or retractable and locking steps. BUT even with that you still need to fence in the pool.
- Handrails are necessary on the ladder and usually are part of the pool step set up.
- Don’t let anyone sit on the edge of the pool — they could collapse it.
- Add in a swimming pool alarm. You can buy a floating alarm, an alarm for the fence and/or a motion sensor alarm. You need to know how safe you want to the pool and use layers of alarm safety.
- If you’re having the above ground pool dug with a deep end, string a rope and buoys to let swimmers know where the deep end starts — you’d do the same thing in an inground pool.
- Keep safety equipment poolside. Buy life vests, a shepherd’s hook to pull summers to safety, life rings, a phone that is used to call emergency personnel — not used when you should be paying attention to everyone in the pool.
Give us a call and let’s talk about your potential pool project whether it’s an above ground or an inground pool.
